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An online calculator that could enable doctors to more accurately predict a patient's chance of developing breast cancer.
The grim finding comes from the National Safety Council.
A fiber-rich diet was linked to a lower risk of stroke, diabetes and heart disease.
Bud Light wants to win over calorie-conscious beer drinkers.
Sears has a lifeline. The big question is how long will it last.
If Sears dies, does that save rival JCPenney?
Far outside our Milky Way galaxy, something is causing repeating short bursts of radio waves to be released into space.
The "Mona Lisa" effect may not actually occur with the famous painting.
Sears was facing the possibility of shutting down.
A new study reinforces that among children, nasal spray vaccine appears to have reduced effectiveness against the flu, compared with the shot.
The recall of popular heart drugs has expanded yet again.
A viral video featuring the New York Congresswoman dancing was shot in Boston in 2010.
The government shutdown is approaching the two-week mark with no end in sight.
A breathalyzer designed to detect multiple cancers early is being tested in the UK.
For the first time, the Mediterranean diet has won the gold as 2019's best overall diet in rankings announced by US News and World Report.
America is struggling with an obesity epidemic, and a new government report says that the population is only getting heavier - and shorter.
Worried about your aging brain? Getting your heart pumping with something as simple as walking just three times a week seems to improve thinking skills.
They can take any simple structure and reduce it to one 1,000th of its original size.
Carlton wants his dance back. Actor Alfonso Ribeiro is suing to stop two video game developers from selling a dance popularized by his "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" character.
For the first time, an object in our solar system has been found more than 100 times farther than Earth is from the sun.
Vaping among America's teenagers continues to climb, while the use of other substances -- such as alcohol and opioids -- has declined in recent years.
Facebook announced on Friday that the social network had exposed the private photos of millions of users without their permission.
Nitro is coming to a Starbucks near you.
The organization acknowledged legal costs related to lawsuits alleging sexual or inappropriate conduct with boys.
McDonald's says it will reduce the use of antibiotics in its beef around the world.
At first glance it looks like a small island, but this patch of green is actually a science experiment with big ambitions.
Firefighters from all across Massachusetts attended a funeral for a Watertown firefighter who died of occupational cancer.
Tommy DeVito has arrived in New England, but he says hit mother won't be joining him with his new team.
Massachusetts has unveiled the finalists for the new state seal, flag and motto.
A father who had just dropped his son off at school in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts was shot and killed Thursday in a confrontation with another man
A father who had just dropped his son off at school in Shrewsbury was shot and killed in a confrontation with another man.
Massachusetts has unveiled the finalists for the new state seal, flag and motto.
The Trump administration appears to have concerns about safety and cleanliness at South Station in Boston.
The mayor and superintendent shared the findings of an independent review Thursday.
The New England Patriots are getting a new look, as the team officially released an alternate jersey Thursday that will be worn against the New York Jets as part of the NFL's "Rivalries" series.
While Massachusetts is a health care leader, it's actually quite difficult to find a primary care doctor in the state.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School in Boston say that, based on a study in mice, lithium could someday help treat Alzheimer's disease.
E-cigarettes have been drawing in young people for years and new research finds teenagers who vape have higher rates of depression and anxiety.
The Eastern equine encephalitis virus, or EEE, has been identified in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time in 2025.
Boston nurse practitioner Alexa Nicholls Costa wants to help couples struggling with infertility by assisting with the numerous injections that are part of in vitro fertilization.
Massachusetts State Trooper Enrique Delgado-Garcia died as a result of complications from blunt force injuries during a boxing exercise at the State Police Academy.
Insurance companies are using drones to inspect properties without alerting homeowners. In some cases, policies have been canceled.
A WBZ I-Team investigation revealed the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School leased weapon detection systems for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and found most of them are not being used very much.
Investigators are looking into a number of issues including the possibility that the fire was caused by smoking near an oxygen tank.
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court confirmed the conviction of a five-time drunk driver for driving with a revoked license, citing an I-Team investigation as evidence.
A former top public safety official for Massachusetts said his hometown of Concord has "an antisemitism problem."
As states like Texas and California work to redraw congressional maps in favor of one political party or another, some politicians say Massachusetts is an example of partisan redistricting
The Massachusetts Secretary of Education is pushing back on federal cuts to education funding, saying higher education needs to be more accessible nationwide, just like it is in the Bay State.
Some schools take student phones away during the day but there is pushback, saying cellphones can have benefits with education.
Thousands of Massachusetts state employees are working remotely, at least part of the time. But is it creating problems?
Stop & Shop says lower prices are coming to its 88 stores in eastern Massachusetts.
Hawaiian Airlines is ending its direct flights from Boston to Honolulu this fall.
Tax free weekend is coming up in Massachusetts. Here's what to know about the 2025 sales tax holiday.
Hannaford is closing one of its stores in Marlboro, Massachusetts, and another chain will be taking its place.
Home decor and furniture retailer At Home has filed for bankruptcy and announced it will close 26 stores across the country, including Massachusetts's Dedham and Shrewsbury stores.
Just steps from the water's edge along Lake Winnipesaukee, a spectacular estate mixes modern architecture with breathtaking views.
An innovative craft winery located in downtown Meredith, New Hampshire, Hermit Woods is taking a different approach to winemaking.
Located on the water's edge along New Hampshire's Lake Winnipesaukee, Mill Falls blends elegant luxury with spectacular vistas.
Kohler Store by Supply New England and an interior designer showcases how beauty and functionality can breathe new life into a project.
James Beard-nominated pastry chef and co-founder of Bakey in Boston gives insight on how to make his world-famous babka.
Tommy DeVito has arrived in New England, but he says hit mother won't be joining him with his new team.
The New England Patriots are getting a new look, as the team officially released an alternate jersey Thursday.
Ceddanne Rafaela hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Boston Red Sox to a 3-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday night.
Efton Chism was all smiles in the Patriots locker room on Wednesday after making the 53-man roster, and then returned to the practice field later in the afternoon.
Less than 24 hours after making the Patriots' 53-man roster, receiver Javon Baker is being cut loose by New England.
The Polaris Missile in Auburn's Goddard Park is headed to the EcoTarium in Worcester.
Old Thom the orca was spotted in a rare killer whale sighting off Massachusetts.
A Worcester woman thought she had scratched a $10,000 winning lottery ticket, but it turns out that she won a whole lot more.
A Massachusetts man won $2 million playing the Powerball thanks to a very lucky mistake.
A tourist was posing for a photo in front of Sullivan's Castle Island in Boston, when a seagull swooped in and swiped her hot dog.